John V. Magnabosco (1906 – October 15, 1956) was an

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Ball State Teachers College—now known as

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—from 1935 to 1952, compiling a record of 68–46–14. From 1931 to 1934, he was the head football coach at Clinton High School in

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, where he won three state championships. Magnabosco died of a heart attack at the Ball State gymnasium on October 15, 1956, in

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* 1906 births 1956 deaths Ball State Cardinals football coaches Indiana Hoosiers football players High school football coaches in Indiana People from Clinton, Indiana Coaches of American football from Indiana Players of American football from Indiana {{1930s-collegefootball-coach-stub